Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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